The Relationship of Family Support To The Activeness of The Elderly In Participating In The Elderly Posyandu

Authors

  • Dania Amelia Nursing Study Program, Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta
  • Adi Buyu Prakoso Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta
  • Witriyani Faculty Of Health Science, Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta
  • Muhammad Syarifudin Instituto Superior Cristal, Timor-Leste
  • Antonia Soares Instituto Superior Cristal, Timor-Leste

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v7i1.54

Keywords:

elderly, family support, posyandu activity

Abstract

The elderly posyandu is one of the important public health services to improve the quality of life of the elderly through routine health check-ups, counseling, and early detection of diseases. However, the participation of the elderly in this activity is still relatively low, one of which is due to the lack of support from the family. The purpose  of this study is to determine the relationship between family support and the activeness of the elderly in participating in elderly posyandu activities. This study used a descriptive design correlation with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 49 elderly people registered at the elderly posyandu and were taken using the total sampling technique. The instruments used were family support questionnaires and posyandu attendance data. Data analysis was carried out using the Chi-Square test with. 83.7% of the elderly received family support and the most widely were classified as active in participating in posyandu as much as 77.6%. The results of the statistical test showed that there was a significant relationship between family support and the activeness of the elderly (p = 0.000). There is a relationship between support for the activeness of the elderly in participating in posyandu. Family involvement is essential to encourage the participation of the elderly in public health activities.

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Published

2026-06-28

How to Cite

Dania Amelia, Prakoso, A. B., Witriyani, Syarifudin, M., & Antonia Soares. (2026). The Relationship of Family Support To The Activeness of The Elderly In Participating In The Elderly Posyandu . Proceedings of the International Conference on Nursing and Health Sciences, 7(1), 453–460. https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v7i1.54

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